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YX53 YHL

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,894 mi
Last recorded62,894 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YHL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front no plate is cracked but still readable

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,924 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,562 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,010 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 16,010 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,720
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,721
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,593
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,415
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,311
position lamp(s) not working 847
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YX53 YHL is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Magentis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,721 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 YHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Magentis typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX53 YHL registered?

YX53 YHL is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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